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Endovascular Management of Acute External Iliac Artery Rupture via Transradial Access in Patients with Hemorrhagic Shock

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  • Shadi Halabi

  • September 24, 2026

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    Transradial access is increasingly used in endovascular procedures due to its favorable safety profile compared to transfemoral access.

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    A 68-year-old man with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction experienced an external iliac artery rupture likely due to iatrogenic injury.

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    Emergency angiography via left radial access revealed active contrast extravasation from the right external iliac artery.

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    A covered stent was successfully deployed, eliminating the extravasation and improving the patient's hemodynamic status.

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    Transradial endovascular therapy for iliac artery rupture is feasible but requires suitable equipment and experienced operators.

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Transradial Endovascular Treatment of Acute External Iliac Artery Rupture in Hemorrhagic Shock

  • by Shadi Halabi

  • September 24, 2026

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